Vesuvianite and Creedite Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Creedite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Perfect on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-74.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Vesuvianite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Creedite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Vesuvianite and Creedite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Creedite- Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Vesuvianite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.